October 20, 2026

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Gold Hits Three-Month High

Abu dhabi: Gold prices climbed on Friday to their highest level in over three months, heading for a third consecutive weekly gain. Spot gold rose to $4,617 per ounce until time of publishing, hitting its highest level since May 15. US gold futures gai…

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US Open Offers Record $108 Million Prize Money

Abu dhabi: US Open organisers announced on Thursday a prize fund of US$108 million for this year’s tournament, the largest in tennis history and 20 percent higher than last year’s total.

According to Emirates News Agency, the men’s and women’s singl…

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Zimbabwe Ferry Disaster Death Toll Rises to 97

Abu dhabi: The death toll from the ferry disaster on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe has risen to 97 after two more bodies were recovered on Thursday, according to local police.

According to Emirates News Agency, the ferry was carrying around 180 passenger…

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Plane Carrying Eight Crashes in Western Alaska

Abu dhabi: A charter plane carrying eight people crashed Thursday near a remote radar site in western Alaska, a federal official said. Clint Johnson, National Transportation Safety Board’s Alaska Region Chief, said two pilots and six passengers were o…

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Gold Prices Poised for Third Consecutive Weekly Gain

Abu dhabi: Gold prices were steady in early Asian trading on Friday, heading for a third consecutive weekly gain, supported by a weaker dollar and efforts by the US Treasury Department to curb rising long-term bond yields. Spot gold was little changed…

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